Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-03-21
The Polite Reporter.

When TIE Princess Louise, accom-
panied by BIER brother. Prince Leopold,
visited Niagara Falls about seven
years ago, she was for tfse first time
acquainted wish the quality of gem
zine American reporters cheek. Half
dozen lackeyS and a score of Cana
dian newspaper Ben accompanied the
distinguished tourists from Montreal.
| Two Buffalo reporters were at the
Prospect House, adjacent to the Horse
Shoe Falls, to meet the visitors. One
of the Montreal reporters, apparently
the chosen leader of the Canadian press
delegation, patronizingly offered TO
take the American knights of the pen
Gil under his wing. He proudly affirm
ed that he was ''solid'' with the man
who looked after royalty's baggage.
Thank you, old boy, guess we can
get along" said one OF Che Buffalo re-
porters, Il handsome, CHEEKY, and gem
tlemanly lad, to whose cheek the flush
of diffidence had never some. When
Louise and Leopold drove up to the
hotel the lackeys and the Canadian re-
porters respectfully drew back and I'M
covered their heads. The breezy young
American reporter advanced to the
carriage, tipped his hat gallantly. and
gracefully assisted the Queens daugh-
ter to alight.
''Oh, where are the Fallspn the
Princess exclaimed, with the enthu-
siasm of great but long-deferred ex-
peetations.
The young man from Buffalo, coolly
assuming that the question was direct
ed TO him personally, said: THE best
sight can be obtained few rods down
the road. Allow me to show you the
way" Bowling pleasantly to Prince
Leopold the young Buffalonian placed
himself at the Princess's side. and by
that rare and irristible nerve force that
forms the basis of monumental cheek,
he impelled the two children of royalty
to trudge down the dusty road with
him. There are the Falls. What do
YOU think of themp" said the reporter
as they reached a commanding emil
nence on the rivers bank.
Very fine" said Leopold.
Beautiful! Grand! Sublime,n said
the Princess earnestly. "What won
derful manifestation of power!'
Yes, it is an impressive sight" re-
sponded the reporter, with an effort to
place himself en- rapport with the Prin-
cess. For several minutes the trio
stood looking at the great cataract,
and few more adjectives were uttered
The constituencies interviewer piled
his arts skillfully. and succeeded in
putting both the Prince and Princess in
very good humor lie supplied them
i.aerally with facts concerning The
Falls, the whirlpool, the Suspension
Bridge, and Table Rock, near which
they stood, and he threw in one or two
neatly phrascd funny stories by way Of
seasoning.
by the way. who are youo" said
Leopold, after he had laughed for the
ioarth ~ hfth time at the reporters
,!rollcrieS.
"Oh, | am a reporter for the Buffalo
-" said the young man, with BEAM
ing frankncss.
What, 4 reporter" exclaimed the
Prince, in Il tone Of alarm.
But YOU are not q bit like other re-
porters," said Louise, graciously, as
her glance turned instinctiyely to the
group of Canadian reporters, who
were patiently waiting to witness the
discontinue Of the cheeky young AM
ertaan. Il am very much obliged to
yoa for your kind attentions, and | am
glad that we met YOU" concluded the
Princess cordially, meanwhile extend
ing her hand.
Thank YOU, Princess, responded
the Bufalonian heartily, as he elasped
the protlered hand.
"And also am obliged to YOU" said
Leopold somewhat stiifiy.
That 5 all right, Prince" responded
the reporter genially, rs he bent his
steps toward the hotel.